lock up (/lɒk ʌp/)

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Meaning

Meaning: secure with locks

To close and secure a building or container with locks, especially when leaving.

Examples

🗣 Don’t forget to lock up before you leave.

Etymology

From ‘lock’ plus ‘up’, securing fully with a lock.

How & Where It’s Used

Common when securing a home or shop.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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